
By Joan Holub, Who HQ, Anna DiVito (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
The life of Johnny Appleseed, a man who became a legend in his own time for planting thousands of apple seeds in America's Midwest.
Meet Johnny Appleseed, the eccentric wanderer who roamed the Midwest barefoot, planting apple orchards that nourished new communities. As America expanded westward, Johnny's unique journey left a lasting legacy. Why did he choose this path, and what adventures did he encounter along the way? Explore his remarkable life through vivid illustrations and uncover the story of a man who became a legend.
The perfect biography to bite into at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman’s lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone– in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!–Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.
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